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The Latest Breaking News from Southwest Airlines

This 1 Overlooked Airline Stock to Be the Best Bet on a Turnaround in 2026

Southwest Airlines posted its best day since 1978, signaling early signs of a 2026 turnaround. The stock suddenly looks hard to ignore.

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Southwest Airlines Stock Outlook: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?

Southwest Airlines stock has outpaced the broader market over the past year, but analysts remain cautious about its prospects.

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“I’m Switching Airlines”: Backlash Hits Southwest As Plus Size Passengers Slam New Seating Rules

Southwest Airlines has ended its free extra-seat option for plus-size passengers, asking them to pay for additional space as the carrier looks to improve the onboard experience.

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Some airlines charge passengers to speak to a human instead of using AI — and experts say the idea could catch on

Over 90 percent of consumers prefer talking to a human customer service agent, but some travel operators say that charging to do so is reasonable

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The final flight to use Southwest’s famous ‘open seating’ policy lifts off on Monday night. The airline has special plans to mark the occasion

The flight will lift off from Honolulu on Monday night and fly overnight to Los Angeles aboard Southwest’s commemorative ‘Herbert D. Kelleher’ aircraft

The Independent UK

What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats

Southwest Airlines passengers are making their final boarding-time scrambles for seats as the carrier prepares to end its signature open-seating system

The Independent UK

Southwest Airlines is ending its open seating policy — here’s what to expect

Southwest is making changes to boarding, fares and rules for plus-sized passengers

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Eight of the most impressive domestic seats in the US skies, from economy classics to lie-flat splurges

Flying city to city in the U.S. doesn’t have to be stressful, says US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill, who reveals the airplane seats that will make the journey a joy, from the back of the plane to the front

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Dallas woman checks new BÉIS suitcase before boarding Southwest flight. Then she sees what happened to it: ‘A Ross $60 suitcase has never failed me’

She sent her BÉIS suitcase off on its maiden voyage with hope in her heart and a camera rolling. One Dallas woman innocently videoed the start of her new suitcase’s first journey. Who knew the clip would later be used in a before-and-after with shocking results?

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Why Selling Costco and 3 Other Unusually Active Puts Could Save You From Overpaying

Among the unusually active put options on Thursday were four overvalued stocks, including Costco, a favourite among buy-and-hold investors. Given that markets are generally considered pricey, selling these puts lets you own popular stocks without overpaying. Here’s how.

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‘This is so heartbreaking’: Southwest destroys woman’s $368 Beis luggage. Then she tries to file a replacement claim

Checking a bag is already a leap of faith, but checking a $368 Beis suitcase feels like tempting fate. One Southwest passenger learned that the hard way after her trendy luggage came off the carousel completely wrecked. This, in turn, kicked off a bureaucratic nightmare.

The Mary Sue

‘This counter ain’t saving you’: Man’s wild airport meltdown escalates when he crosses behind the counter toward a female worker

UK ain’t sending us their finest for sure.

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Texas 2025: Year in Photos

Photojournalists document another year across Texas. Our photos illustrated the tense redistricting debate at the Capitol, the aftermath of the Hill County floods and more.

The Texas Tribune

Woman says Southwest FA blocked her wheelchair from boarding. But a sign says otherwise: ‘Absolutely nobody is keeping these airlines in check’

Taking a flight can be a frustrating, stressful experience.

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Plus-Size Passengers Forced to Pay Double After Popular Airline Revamps Seating Policy

Southwest Airlines to implement new seating policy in 2026 and plus-size travellers will have to pay double for two seats.

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Southwest Airlines and TJX Hit New 52-Week Highs: Which Is More Likely to Fly Higher in 2026 and beyond?

There were 56 new 52-week highs on the NYSE on Tuesday. Two of them were Southwest Airlines and TJX Companies. While both are flying high heading into the new year, only one is worth owning in 2026 and beyond.

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Meetings are not work, says Southwest Airlines CEO—and he’s taking action, by blocking his calendar every afternoon from Wednesday to Friday

Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan says too many execs mistake packed calendars for productivity. He’s found a “crazy” solution.

The Texas Tribune

Southwest Airlines will bring 2,000 new jobs to Austin as city works to expand crowded airport

Austin and the state offered the Dallas-based airline a package of economic incentives totaling $19.5 million to locate a new crew base at Austin’s airport.

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The Independent UK

The Department of Transportation is paying an airline for being more timely. It could improve flying for all

Southwest Airlines owed $140 million after canceling 17,000 flights during the 2022 snowstorm

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Southwest Airlines Gets $11 Million Fine Waiver By Trump Administration Over 2022 Holiday Travel Crisis

The Trump administration has decided to waive an $11 million fine that was levied on Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV) in connection with a holiday travel crisis in 2022.

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The DOT is paying an airline for being more timely. It could help improve air travel for all

The airline canceled 17,000 flights and stranded more than 2 million travelers during a storm in 2022

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8 Airlines That Rarely Cancel Flights (and Treat Passengers Right)

Traveling can be thrilling, but nothing kills excitement faster than a canceled flight. The anxiety of being stranded, the scrambling for alternative routes, and the inevitable stress of contacting customer service can turn even the most adventurous trip into a nightmare. Some airlines, however, have built a reputation for reliability…

The Independent UK

New Southwest Airlines policy could be costly for plus-size travelers

Airline is also ending its open seating policy less than a year after it ended its free checked bag service

International Business Times UK

Airport Meltdown: Southwest Passenger Screams At Staff Over Delay — Same Person Reportedly Booted From Another Flight

A Southwest Airlines passenger caused a viral meltdown at Denver Airport over a delayed flight, with TikTok users alleging she had previously behaved disruptively on another flight.

The Independent UK

Former Fed governor's stock trades violated the central bank's ethics rules

A former Federal Reserve governor who retired in August listed several stock trades in her financial disclosure documents for 2024 that violated the central bank’s ethics rules

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